How do I use these fonts??!

The Fonts for Peas and Free Scrapbook Fonts can be used in *any* program where you normally use fonts. To name just a few of the many examples: You can use them in word processing programs like Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, or OpenOffice. Or you can use them in photo editing programs like MS Paint, Corel Paint Shop Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Photofiltre, the Gimp, and many, many more.

For a step-by-step picture tutorial on how to download and install the fonts, please select your operating system:

If your operating system is not listed above, do a Google search for:
“How to download and install fonts in _______________” and fill in the blank with your operating system
(i.e. Windows 98)

*After downloading and installing, if you have done it properly, the fonts will show up in the font drop down box in your favorite program that uses fonts.

Okay, I’ve downloaded and installed the fonts!
Now how do I use them in my scrapbook?

Here are a couple articles to get you started. Pretty soon you’ll be fonting like a pro! :D

Computer Journaling Basics – This informative article from Denise Gormish at Scrapjazz.com goes over the basics of using fonts in a word processing program, then printing them out to use in your traditional, paper and scissors scrapbook. :)

How to use Fonts in a Photo Editing Program – Jen Strange offers this great article on how to use fonts in Adobe Photoshop. This is a great resource if you want to use fonts in Digital Scrapbooking or to make an image using fonts and text to make, for example, a blog banner for your blog! :)

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Hi, I have Windows 7 too and it took me some time to figure it out. After you install the font, go to downloads and open the font, it will show a preview of it. Then on the top left corner it says Print and Install. Click on install. Then you can use it in Word or other programs. You can also see the installed font in Control Panel in Fonts (if you can’t see it, search Fonts in the right hand corner search for Control Panel) and then look for the font you downloaded, it should be there. Hope this helps!

I’ve had the same problem, and just figured it out (again…I knew I had done it before!) So here is the way I found that works.
1. Click on a single font displayed in Amanda’s post.
2. A new window comes up with only that font. Click on the cute button that says “Download now”. (Watch out for the ad with the plain download button that gives you a file viewer, NOT the font.)
3. After you click “Download now”, a small window pops up asking if you want to “OPEN”, “SAVE”, or “SAVE AS”. Choose OPEN.
4. Another window opens with the file listed. Double-click on the file.
5. The font pops up in another window, and there is an “INSTALL” button up on the left hand side.
6. Click that, and when it goes gray, your font has been installed.

I haven’t figured out how to do more than one at a time…so this is slow, but it will get them for you!

Really like the fonts. I have a viking embroidery machine and would like to use the fonts with some of my designs. Can I do this with your permission, and how do I go about it? I have 4D software from viking. Please let me know if this is possible.
Thanks and hope to hear from U soon.
sewgood

Hey! Thanks for the fonts!! 2 questions because I kinda did two different things: When I came to the last step to right click and install, I did not have the option to install when I right clicked. What does that mean? Also, I clicked on the download all button and it took me through all these windows where I had to keep clicking accept, it installed a lot of programs like the Yahoo Toolbar and Weatherbug and Games…is that normal? But I didn’t see anything about the fonts once it downloaded those programs…please help.. :)

I love the Pea Snoflake. I downloaded it along with the “doodles”.
My only problem is how to use the doodles. I’m not sure which keys correspond to which doodles.
Thanks for any help and I love the fonts!!!

Hi Amanda, I love your fonts and your doodles and I so appreciate their unique qualities. Won’t be long before you get my handwriting to make into a Pea font for me. Whooo Hoooo! Right now I am just playing with different Pea fonts and doodles. I am using Windows 7. Everything downloads and installs properly, I just am having trouble figuring out which keys work which doodles. Can you help. Right now I am playing in Pea Snoflake Doodles. Thanks, Ev

Hi! I have been trying to use your fonts forever but when I download them, a message pops up saying there is a problem with the contents and that word found unreadable content with the font. It wont let me open it I don’t know what to do I’m hoping you can help…
Thanks.

I am currently trying to set up a new blog and would like to use your fonts. I may have to start from scratch to get exactly what I’m looking for. I love everything on your site! It’s adorable! Can I download your fonts on my Macbook?
BTW….War Eagle from Panama City Beach!
Betsy

I just clicked the normal Download buttons and had to go through all of those prompts. It said it installed something on my computer. Does this mean I’m going to get a virus and have major pop-ups now?!

Hi. Just letting you know that your install routine does not work. I do not know what versions of Vista or Firefox etc., you used when you set up these installation instructions, but following them does not offer you the opportunity to install. Only to print. I tried it with the latest service pack and the current versions of Firefox and IE. I got around the problem using a third party font management system, but many people (as evidenced by some already posting a bout the same problem) will not have that option. You have some nice fonts there, lots of fun to play with. Cheers…

It is easy enough to install them by downloading the font, dragging it to the desktop, unzipping it it (usually just right click and select “open”) then running the “Fonts” option in Control Panel. Hit the Alt key to open the file menu from the font list that appears and choose “Add font”. Delete the font files on your desktop and you are done.

I love all of your fonts and have been able to download them for use in Microsoft! I am wondering how I can install them to use in SMART Notebook, which is software for use with the SMART Board I have in my classroom? They are not showing up in my font menu for that program. Thanks for sharing!!

I am new to this whole blogging thing. But i have many items that i would like for my page to be shared for. I seen that you have the icons for yours to be shared by facebook, etc. How did you get these and how do i add them to my page?
Thanks a Bunch! Love your fonts!

I would love to use your fonts when I create things for my blog. However, once I create things, I do not want to have to recreate them. So, I am trying to be proactive. When I create something, I usually share it. I teach a class for kindergarten teachers. Is it legal to share teaching materials created with your fonts? Can these teaching resources be posted on my blog for others to download, print and use in their classrooms? I am exploring a “Teachers Pay Teachers” account. What I want to upload will be offered free for teachers to download. But in the event that I use your fonts on more extensive teaching resources to be sold on that sight, is that a legal use of these fonts?

Hi! I just found out about your free fonts and love them!! I have a Brother Scan N Cut machine and create my own t-shirts with sayings on them. I sell these in my Etsy shop & in a local boutique. Can I use your free fonts to do this? I can include the link on my Facebook page, in my Etsy descriptions, and on the t-shirt tags for in the store. Please let me know!

Welcome!

Welcome to the Fonts for Peas section of Kevin & Amanda! This is where I turn your submitted handwriting samples into fonts. Then I upload the fonts here so you can download them all for free! I've always been drawn to fun and funky handwriting, and making fonts is just something I like to do in my free time. Plus I love sharing the fonts that I make with you guys! So go on and look around and enjoy! :)